The Circus "NO SPIN ZONE": Elephant populations decline in the ...But for Asian elephants, "the results were pretty clear-cut, and much more worrying." The median lifespan in zoos was 19 - meaning half die by then, half later. In logging camps in Myanmar, the median age was 42. ... Continue reading
Elephant populations decline in the wild, but zoos may not be the ...For years, Sangduen Chailert, known as Lek, had felt in her heart that she had to save the Asian elephants of her childhood in northern Thailand. In 1996, she founded the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai province. ... Continue reading
ZC best zoos for elephants, 2008 » United States » ZooChatAsian Elephants: 1) San Diego Wild Animal Park - Great Exhibit 2) Columbus - Great Building, Successful Breeding, Large Enclosures (Could be bigger) 3) St. Louis - Fairly Large exhibit, Natural Breeding I'm not familiar with many other ... Continue reading
Brenda Scott Royce: Bob & Lily & Jack & BettyIn a statement released yesterday, Hanna opined that the zoo's new exhibit "will set a new standard for the care of elephants at zoos, providing a home that will be even larger than what Asian elephants enjoy at the San Diego Wild ... Continue reading
Chad: Elephant populations decline in the wild, but zoos may not ...In 2007, Philadelphia's Asian elephant, Dulary, was moved to a Tennessee sanctuary. Now 45, she's "in excellent health," says zoo chief operating officer Andrew Baker. Philadelphia's African elephants were to be sent to a ... Continue reading
Brains Matter » Blog Archive » 078 - Prof Roger Short - Saving ...In this episode, which is the final of a 2 part interview, I talk once again with Professor Roger Short, from the University of Melbourne on further topics regarding Asian elephants, and on saving them. - elephant accents ... Continue reading
The Daily Weekly - Woodland Park Zoo Named "Seventh Worst Zoo for ...As for the pregnancies, she says, "Elephants have a higher chance of a successful birth before age 25. In the wild, elephants can breed successfully into their 40s and 50s and we believe that is the case for our Asian elephant, Chai, ... Continue reading
SSL News » Blog Archive » Dr Vincent Nijman publishes fourth ...Recently a report was launched jointly by TRAFFIC and WWF that highlights the continuing high levels of trade in life Asian elephants and ivory in Myanmar. The study ‘Elephant and Ivory Trade in Myanmar’, co-authored by Vincent Nijman, ... Continue reading
The Plight of Thailand's Elephants: Shrinking Habitat and Rampant ...The Asian elephant has played a central role in Thai history, yet rapidly shrinking habitat and a drastic reduction in numbers mean that it is now an endangered species. Continue reading
The Prytz Family: Food for thought - What's our excuse?That would be Tarra the 8700 pound Asian elephant. And Bella. The dog. "This is her friend," Buckley says, scratching Bella's tummy. "Her friend just happens to be a dog and not an elephant." "Bella knows she's not an elephant. ... Continue reading
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